Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

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Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.